Builders undertaking Autumn Leaves should be comfortable reading traditional boat plans, and have at their disposal stationary tools such as a tablesaw and a bandsaw. The neatly proportioned coach roof, hatches, and cockpit will require a bit of patient boat carpentry. Construction of a scale model would be a great way to get acquainted with the design.

Plans consist of 26 detailed pages printed on 11" x 17" (280 x 432mm) paper. All dimensions are in both standard and metric units. Plans include both lug-rigged and jib-headed versions of the design.